Youth Achievement Awards - Due May 5th
- What
- Youth Achievement Awards - Due May 5th
- When
- 5/1/2023
Hello Team,
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YourTV and the Optimist Club are celebrating youth again this year. Considering the past few years and its effect on our youth, this is a great way to show our students what great ambassadors they are. As in the past, the submission is now done on-line and is quite easy (LINK HERE<https://optimistclubofcornwall.org/youth-achievement-awards>). The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. I would ask that you submit one (maximum 2) student(s) for at least one category per grade (4 to 10).
Award Descriptions
Kindness Is Cool – Nominees will have performed a service or act of kindness, acts of heroism, support or encouragement of a friend, family, neighbour, or stranger with no personal gain for themselves. This could be ongoing or a onetime service to an individual, group or community.
At My Best – Nominees will have achieved a level of performance beyond what might have been expected. Achieving a top performance overall or performance to the best of their ability. This can be in any area including academics, athletics, music, art, writing, and drama.
Giving Back – Volunteers are the lifeblood of many non-profit organizations and fundraising efforts. Nominees will have given back to their community by volunteering their time for a cause in an exceptional manner or being a key driver in a fundraising campaign. Causes can be but are not limited to:
· ENVIRONMENTAL (addressing environmental issues, pollution, carbon footprint awareness)
· INCLUSIVITY (supporting disabilities of all kinds, creating inclusive environments – ex: mental and physical health, LGBQT, Reconciliation, Black Lives Matter, all other races and religions etc.)
· SUPPORTING A CAUSE (Bullying, Racism, Homelessness, etc.)
· INNOVATION
· SOCIAL ISSUES
The prizes are fabulous and it’s a great partnership with the Optimist Club. Submissions are only due on May 5th, with an early start we can get this done and hopefully have some of our students walk away with a great prize and feeling honoured about being recognized.
Go team go!
Thank you for your cooperation with this joint community/school event.
NORMA MCDONALD | SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS | CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF EASTERN ONTARIO
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